Overview
DermaQuest Algae Polishing Scrub falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Stearyl Stearate | Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Jojoba Esters | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Soothing,Emollient,Abrasive |
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Polysorbate 20 | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Triethanolamine | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Carbomer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Carrageenan | Botanical | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Laminaria Digitata Extract | Algae | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Fragrance |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic, Animal
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Function
Cleansing, Antistatic, Foaming, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A mild surfactant with excellent foaming properties and thickening capabilities.
A mixture of various wax esters from jojoba oil. It is used in skincare products as a fantastic emollient, soothing, and occlusive moisturizing agent that won't leave a sticky, oily feeling on the skin.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.